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1 0 2 P E R S P E C T I V E | N O V E M B E R / D E C E M B E R 2 0 2 5 A D G G R E E N R E P O R T Sustainability Resolution 13 passes at the Quadrennial! B Y K A R E N S T E WA R D - A D G G R E E N C O M M I T T E E S U S TA I N A B I L I T Y C O N S U L TA N T This month, we are celebrating the success of three (out of a total of 54 presented) important guidepost resolutions that were authorized by USA 829 members and passed this summer with overwhelming support! This is exciting news. Resolution No. 12 — Solidarity Without Exception Resolution No. 13 — Sustainability Resolution Resolution No. 14 — Pride Resolution The International Alliance of Theatrical and Stage Employees (IATSE), which covers 170k entertainment workers in the US and Canada (technicians, artisans and craftspersons in the entertainment industry, including live events, motion picture and television production broadcast, and trade shows) held its 70th Quadrennial Convention this year from July 28 through August 1 in Honolulu, Hawaii. The Quadrennial is a powerful gathering that brings together all 366 Locals, hosting approximately 1,000 members (each year varies), within the IA every 4 years to vote on resolutions (US and Canada). This year, there were 54 prioritized resolutions brought to the floor that were represented by appointed Delegates from each Local, approximately 20 more than Quadrennial 69. Focusing on Resolution 13 (Sustainability), I sat down with the author and a few members who were instrumental in the craftwork of these resolutions. There were SO many contributions, but these folks in particular helped me understand the inner workings of the process. Jamie Silverstein (National VP of Local 600. DP, operator and Delegate/author of the sustainability resolution language), Anu Schwartz (USA 829 Production Designer and sustainability committee chair), and Hope Ardizzone (Charge Scenic, USA 829 corresponding secretary and Delegate) discussed the advancement process involved in this success which provides a strong path forward in today's challenging labor landscape. Initially authorized by IATSE USA 829, with support from ADG 800, PGA and the inter-guild alliances, Jamie's resolution was first endorsed by District 7 among others. One of ADG's inaugural green committee co-chairs, Jake Tremblay, was also instrumental in the D2 passage for Local 800 (California, Nevada, Arizona, Hawaii), as well as Dawn Snyder (ADG's director of education/Production Designer) who initialized and powered up the ADG 800 green committee from the start, and organized the first of its kind sustainability symposium in Los Angeles; after which, seven other Locals (and growing) formed their own green committees. In early 2023 (which is the year that most guilds' newly minted green committees were created), Anu recalls a conversation with past business rep Alyssa Motchwiller, which planted a seed about creating a sustainability resolution for 2025. From there, USA 829 began formulating a larger group between districts and Locals A. ADG DELEGATES AT THE CONVENTION HALL IN HONOLULU, HAWAII. (L-R) ADG TREASURER HELEN HARWELL, IMA COUNCIL CHAIR MATTHEW CUNNINGHAM, AD MEMBER LINDSEY MORAN, ADG VICE PRESIDENT KRISTEN DAVIS, SDMM MEMBER CAROL BENTLEY, AD MEMBER SCOTT ENGE AND NATIONAL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR JOEL COHEN. A